Question about removing turbo

[streetbikestunta420]

im in the process of swapping a dived turbo elbow for my sr20 red topi was thinging i would take out my complete turbo and manifold just to check things outdo i have to drain any fluids, i was following a topic on that and it said to drain..is it nessasary?also should i take it all out in 1 peice? any help would be appreciatedthank

[240_SeX]

You dont have to drain anything, all your doing is removing a few lines that contain oil and coolant, just be careful not to let anything mix.

Most people find it eaiser to install the divided housings with the turbo outside the car (I sure did)

I would also HIGHLY recommend some stainless braided lines if you are removing the whole assembly. Most kits cost around $120 and they are well worth it. the OE hardlines can be a huge PITA. I have seen too many people strip out their blocks because the couldnt line up the lines perfectly.

http://enjukuracing.com/circui...4_158

I would spray some penetrating oil on the exhaust studs (after cooling) a few hours before removal also. you dont want to be drilling studs out of the head if you dont have to.

When your done make sure to bleed out all the air from the coolant aswell.

[duffman1278]

Turbo Lines FTMFW!!!! Imo, they were a GREAT investment. It makes installing the turbo much easier and their pretty nice too

You will have coolant and oil come out, so my suggestion would be to have an oil pan under that area, and towels ready to go. I would pull the turbo off WITH the manifold attached.

[boro drift]

Turbo Lines FTMFW!!!! Imo, they were a GREAT investment. It makes installing the turbo much easier and their pretty nice too

You will have coolant and oil come out, so my suggestion would be to have an oil pan under that area, and towels ready to go. I would pull the turbo off WITH the manifold attached.

+1. You don't have to drain the oil, but drain the coolant.

[streetbikestunta420]

hey whats up i searched but no luckiam removing the turbo manifold out my red top sr20im just having a issue with a stupid oil (or coolant) line thats kicking my ***. i can figure out how to loosen it, its the line that goes to the back of the engine, its a banjo bolt (i saw previouse threads and most peaple just unbolt it from the back of the turboany advice?

[streetbikestunta420]

yea haalot of coolant drained outnow im having one more problemi cant get the last banjo bolt out(i read most peaple just disconnect it from the turbo)but whats the best method for removal i cant seem to be able to move the wrench/ socket when i finally do have it on!and yea after just taking out the hardline convinced me to get the ss turbo lines

[Hijacker]

It's a line going to the coolant hose on the back of the engine. There should be a clamp that holds the hard line coming from the turbo to a soft line bridging the engine's heater lines. Breaking the banjo bolt off the turbo is doable, but a royal pain. It's easier to use a pair of long nose pliers, or in my case, a long extension and a 1/4" socket as I have worm gear clamps on mine.

And please, for the love of god stop titling your threads like crap. People can't search for information when you use lame a** titles as "I need help" or "Help a brother out"

I merged two of your threads together. You don't need two threads covering the same topic.

[streetbikestunta420]

I merged two of your threads together. You don't need two threads covering the same topic.

yea i knowmy bad i accidently post 2 in therei meant 2 post 1 of the 2 somewhere else but messed up ha

[streetbikestunta420]

ok i got it outit was easy the hardest parts was disconnecting the line on the turboand looks like dropping it back in is gonna be a *****imma replace all the lines with stainless steel ones while i got it out and attach my turbo elbowthanx for the help everyone!!